








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Investment property for sale in West Des Moines at 201 Elm St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 offers a 15.62% rental yield on a $145,000 purchase with $1,888/mo rent. Total monthly income registers $1,888/mo, and a $710/mo payment leaves $927/mo available for distribution. Annual cash flow reaches $11,126/yr on $48,068 to close, and return on cash invested stands at 43.06% in year one. Equity gained on principal adds $936/yr while 5% annual appreciation supports $40,061 over five years. Portfolio math shows five-year ROI at 227.62% and total cumulative return in cash at $109,412. Financing is available via Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which evaluates $1,888/mo property income against a $710/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income documents like W2s, Salary slips, and Tax returns.
Single Family
Built in 1920
7,250 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,392 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,929 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,899 |
| Average Home Value | $379,482 |
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-16 | Listing removed | N/A |
| 2025-06-12 | Listed for sale | $150,000 |
| 2025-05-14 | Sold | $145,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-25 | $2430.00 | 5.56% | $153,300 | N/A |
| 2023-10-25 | $2302.00 | 1.23% | $153,300 | 28.61% |
| 2022-10-25 | $2274.00 | 6.16% | $119,200 | N/A |



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